Views on methodological guidance for activities relating to reducing emissions from
deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of
forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries. Submissions from
Parties.

The objective of this report was to specify and scope, for 99 tropical non-Annex I countries, the
near term capacity development activities that would be required to implement an accurate forest
area change and carbon monitoring system. The focus is on actions that can be taken over the
next five years to prepare for participation in a future REDD-mechanism under the UNFCCC.

As such, the report provides relevant input and recommendations for MRV-activities and investments
in REDD-preparatory processes, such as UN-REDD and the FCPF.The report has been co-sponsored by the
Prince's Rainforest Project and the Government of Norway's International Forest and Climate
Initiative.